William Young Sellar
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Summary
William Young Sellar was born on February 22, 1825[1], in Morvich[2]. He died on October 12, 1890[3], in Kirkcudbrightshire[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 2, 1825[8]
- Father: Patrick Sellar[9]
- Spouse: Eleanor Mary Dennistoun Sellar[10]
- Child: May Sellar[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Employer: University of Oxford[13], Durham University[14], University of Edinburgh[15]
- Educated at: University of Glasgow[16], University of Oxford[17], Edinburgh Academy[18]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: William Young Sellar[21]
- Family name: Sellar[22]
- Given name: William[23], Young[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[27], New International Encyclopedia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Sibling: Alexander Craig Sellar[30], Robert Sellar[31]
- Contributed to creative work: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
FAQs
Where was William Young Sellar born?
William Young Sellar's place of birth was Morvich[2].
Where did William Young Sellar die?
William Young Sellar passed away in Kirkcudbrightshire[4].
Who were William Young Sellar's parents?
William Young Sellar's father was Patrick Sellar[9].
Who was William Young Sellar married to?
William Young Sellar's spouses include Eleanor Mary Dennistoun Sellar[10].
What did William Young Sellar do for work?
William Young Sellar worked as a classical philologist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did William Young Sellar go to school?
William Young Sellar was educated at University of Glasgow[16], University of Oxford[17], and Edinburgh Academy[18].
What awards did William Young Sellar receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].